"We need a new budget focused on stabilising the economy and getting wages rising. Not one that puts the UK at risk for the sake of tax cuts for the rich.”
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As Truss prepares to deepen the attacks, Labour must show people we are on their side – Richard Burgon MP
"The more we put forward a real alternative to this broken model... the better chance we have of stopping Truss’ reactionary agenda in its tracks and of ensuring she is booted out" - Richard Burgon MP
Cuba: End the Blockade
"Despite Biden’s campaign promises the blockade remains in place, and recent announcements to reverse some of Trump’s policies have yet to be implemented."
No to nukes – for peace, disarmament and socialist internationalism
"Our own Tory government is stoking tensions, with bellicose rhetoric and its own military build-up.... the return of US nuclear weapons at RAF Lakenheath alongside an NPT-non-compliant increase of British nuclear stockpiles."
Now is the time to Speak up for Palestine
"Alongside the TUC’s clear expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people, policy passed at Labour’s Annual Conferences in 2018, 2019 and 2021 give a clear framework for Labour Party solidarity with the Palestinian people."
Bolivia’s social progress shows a better way is possible
"Across Latin America, the left is leading the fight to protect and maintain the social progress made during the first ‘pink tide’. One of the clearest examples of this can be found in contemporary Bolivia."
Labour and Latin American Sovereignty – Dr Francisco Dominguez
The left has elected presidents in Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Honduras, Peru, Chile, and now in Colombia, but... is still subjected to hostile acts of aggression by the US and its Atlantic accomplices, including the UK.
Resist the Tory Offensive – Labour Party Conference special edition of Labour Outlook
A special print edition of Labour Outlook for the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. With contributions from John McDonnell, Rebecca Long Bailey, Richard Burgon, Sarah Woolley (BFAWU), Labour & Palestine, CLPD & more.
Labour must stand with workers taking action – John McDonnell MP
"Our duty is clear - to stand up for one another in the Labour and trade union movement as this summer of solidarity becomes a massive wave of resistance against the Tory offensive."
Real change in Ireland – Órfhlaith Begley MP
"The people of the north voted for real change. They voted for parties to work together to tackle the cost-of-living emergency, put money in their pockets and fix the health service."